MS Orthopaedics · Joint Replacement Surgeon · Trauma Specialist
Dr. Sumit Prajapati — Orthopedic Surgeon & Joint Replacement Specialist in Mehsana | DAA Hip, TKR, UKR & Shoulder Replacement
Dr. Sumit Prajapati brings over a decade of focused orthopaedic expertise to patients at Axcura Ortho in Mehsana. As a specialist in DAA hip replacement, total hip replacement, total knee replacement (TKR), unicondylar knee replacement (UKR), shoulder replacement surgery, fracture management and trauma care, he has helped thousands of patients from Mehsana and across North Gujarat regain mobility and live without pain. Whether you are dealing with a fracture, a complex trauma injury, a worn-out joint or a sports injury, Dr. Sumit’s approach is straightforward — get the right diagnosis, explain every option clearly and choose the path that puts you back on your feet fastest.
Joint Replacement Specialist
About Dr. Sumit Prajapati — Orthopedic Surgeon with 10+ Years of Experience in Mehsana
Dr. Sumit's Qualifications, Training & Clinical Background
Dr. Sumit Prajapati completed his orthopaedic surgical training with specialisation in joint reconstruction and trauma management. With over 10 years of hands-on clinical practice at Axcura Ortho, Mehsana, he has performed hundreds of joint replacement procedures including total knee replacement, total hip replacement and shoulder replacement surgery. His training in the Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) for hip replacement brings patients a minimally invasive option that most other surgeons in the region do not yet offer.
A Decade of Orthopaedic Practice — Serving Mehsana and North Gujarat
Over the past decade, Dr. Sumit has treated patients not just from Mehsana but from across North Gujarat — Visnagar, Unjha, Patan, Sidhpur, Vadnagar and beyond. Many patients previously travelled to Ahmedabad for specialist orthopaedic care. With Dr. Sumit at Axcura Ortho, that level of expertise is now available close to home. His practice covers the full range of bone and joint conditions, from routine fractures to complex joint replacements.
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DAA Hip Replacement — Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery in Mehsana
DAA hip replacement, or Direct Anterior Approach hip replacement, is an advanced surgical technique where the hip joint is accessed from the front of the body rather than the side or back. This approach avoids cutting through the major hip muscles, which means less pain after surgery, a faster recovery and a reduced risk of hip dislocation. Dr. Sumit Prajapati is one of the few orthopedic surgeons in Mehsana and North Gujarat offering this technique, making Axcura Ortho the regional destination for patients seeking DAA hip replacement.
What is the Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) for Hip Replacement?
DAA stands for Direct Anterior Approach — the surgeon accesses the hip from the front, working between natural muscle planes rather than cutting through them. This means muscles are not detached and do not need to heal afterward, resulting in significantly less post-operative pain, faster return to walking and a much lower risk of dislocation after surgery.
Total Hip Replacement Surgery — Restore Your Mobility, Mehsana
Total hip replacement is one of the most effective surgical procedures in orthopaedics, with success rates consistently above 95% at the ten-year mark. Dr. Sumit Prajapati performs total hip replacement surgery at Axcura Ortho, Mehsana, using modern implant systems designed for long-term durability and natural movement. The procedure is recommended for patients with advanced arthritis, severe hip joint damage or hip fractures that have not responded to conservative treatment. Most patients are walking within 24 hours of surgery.
Am I a Candidate for Total Hip Replacement Surgery?
Total hip replacement is usually considered when the hip joint has been damaged to a point where everyday activities — walking, climbing stairs, getting up from a chair — cause persistent pain that does not respond to medication, physiotherapy or injections. Dr. Sumit will assess your hip using X-rays and a clinical examination and will only recommend surgery when conservative treatments have genuinely failed.
Shoulder Replacement Surgery — Advanced Shoulder Joint Care in Mehsana
Shoulder replacement surgery is recommended for patients with severe shoulder arthritis, irreparable rotator cuff damage or significant fractures of the shoulder joint. Dr. Sumit performs both total shoulder replacement and reverse shoulder replacement depending on the patient's condition and lifestyle needs. The goal is always the same — eliminate the chronic pain that has been limiting your daily life and restore enough shoulder function for you to do the things that matter to you.
How is Shoulder Replacement Different from Knee or Hip Replacement?
Shoulder replacement surgery follows the same core principle — replacing a damaged joint with an artificial implant — but the anatomy is quite different. The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint with a much wider range of motion than the knee or hip, which makes implant design and surgical technique more complex. In some patients, a reverse shoulder replacement is required when the rotator cuff is no longer functional, as this changes the mechanics of how the joint is powered.
Knee Replacement Surgery — UKR & TKR at Axcura Ortho, Mehsana
Knee replacement is one of the most commonly performed joint replacement surgeries in India — and one of the most life-changing. Dr. Sumit Prajapati performs both Unicondylar Knee Replacement (UKR) and Total Knee Replacement (TKR) at Axcura Ortho, Mehsana, choosing the appropriate procedure based on the extent of joint damage and the patient’s age, activity level and long-term goals. Whether your knee pain is affecting one compartment or the entire joint, a solution is available close to home.
Unicondylar Knee Replacement (UKR) — Partial Knee Replacement, Mehsana
Unicondylar Knee Replacement, also called partial knee replacement, replaces only the damaged compartment of the knee rather than the entire joint. For patients whose arthritis is confined to one side of the knee — most commonly the inner (medial) compartment — UKR is a highly effective option that preserves healthy bone and tissue. The procedure involves a smaller incision, less blood loss and a significantly faster recovery than total knee replacement. Most UKR patients are walking the same day and return to daily activities within two to four weeks. Because the healthy parts of the knee are left intact, UKR also tends to feel more natural after surgery — patients often report that the knee moves and feels closer to normal compared to a total replacement.
Who is a Candidate for Unicondylar Knee Replacement?
UKR is best suited for patients with arthritis that is clearly limited to one compartment of the knee, confirmed on X-ray and clinical examination. Ideal candidates typically have intact ligaments, a reasonably good range of motion and knee pain that is localised rather than affecting the entire joint. Dr. Sumit will assess your knee carefully — if the damage is confined to one compartment, UKR offers an excellent outcome with a faster, easier recovery than a full replacement.
Total Knee Replacement (TKR) — Restore Full Knee Function, Mehsana
Total Knee Replacement is recommended when arthritis or joint damage has affected the entire knee — all three compartments — to a degree where daily life is significantly impaired and conservative treatments have stopped providing relief. Dr. Sumit performs TKR using modern implant systems designed for long-term durability, natural knee kinematics and an active lifestyle. The procedure resurfaces the damaged ends of the femur, tibia and patella with precisely fitted components, eliminating the bone-on-bone pain that makes every step an effort. Most patients are walking within 24 hours of surgery and regain full independent function within six to eight weeks.
When is Total Knee Replacement the Right Choice?
TKR is usually considered when knee pain is constant — affecting walking, climbing stairs, rising from a chair and even resting — and has not responded to medication, physiotherapy or injections over a sustained period. X-rays typically show advanced joint space narrowing or complete loss of cartilage across more than one compartment. Dr. Sumit will review your imaging and clinical picture thoroughly before recommending TKR, and will explain clearly why surgery is the right next step for your specific situation.
Comprehensive Orthopaedic Care
Comprehensive Orthopaedic Services at Axcura Ortho, Mehsana
Fracture Management & Trauma Care at Axcura Ortho, Mehsana
Trauma & Fracture CareWhether it is a simple fracture or a complex multi-fragment injury, Dr. Sumit provides complete fracture management — from initial assessment and imaging to surgical fixation and rehabilitation guidance. Axcura Ortho is equipped to handle trauma cases from across Mehsana and surrounding districts, with prompt appointments and a clear treatment pathway that reduces the time between injury and recovery.
Sports Injury Treatment & Bone Rehabilitation, Mehsana
Sports Injury CareActive patients — from school athletes to weekend cricketers — trust Dr. Sumit for sports-related bone and joint injuries. He diagnoses and treats stress fractures, ligament avulsions, growth plate injuries in young athletes and complex joint damage from impact sports. The focus is always on getting you back to the activity you love, safely and without shortcuts.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Dr. Sumit Prajapati — Axcura Ortho, Mehsana
Choosing the right orthopedic surgeon is not just about credentials — it is about finding someone who takes the time to understand your situation and explains your options honestly. Dr. Sumit has spent over ten years doing exactly that at Axcura Ortho, Mehsana.
Dr. Sumit Prajapati
Orthopaedic Surgeon · Axcura Ortho
- Specialist in DAA hip replacement, total hip and shoulder replacement surgery
- 10+ years of orthopaedic practice in Mehsana
- Advanced minimally invasive techniques unavailable at most local clinics
- Personalised treatment plansno one-size-fits-all approach
- Patients from Mehsana, Visnagar, Unjha, Patan,Sidhpur, Vadnagar and across North Gujarat
- Transparent, patient-first consultationwith no unnecessary procedures
Serving Patients Across Mehsana, Visnagar, Unjha, Patan, Sidhpur & North Gujarat
Axcura Ortho in Mehsana is the orthopaedic centre of choice for patients across North Gujarat. Whether you are from Mehsana city or travelling from Visnagar, Unjha, Patan, Sidhpur or Vadnagar, specialist joint replacement and orthopaedic care is now available without the journey to Ahmedabad.
Patient FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgery, Mehsana
What is DAA hip replacement and how is it different from regular hip replacement surgery?
DAA stands for Direct Anterior Approach — it describes the direction from which the surgeon accesses the hip joint. In a standard hip replacement, the surgeon typically approaches from the side or back of the hip, which requires cutting through or detaching some of the surrounding muscles. With the DAA technique, the surgeon approaches from the front, working between the natural muscle planes rather than through them. This means the muscles are not cut and do not need to heal afterward, which translates to significantly less post-operative pain, a faster return to walking and a much lower risk of the new hip dislocating after surgery. For the right patient, DAA hip replacement is simply a better experience from day one. Dr. Sumit Prajapati offers DAA hip replacement at Axcura Ortho in Mehsana — one of the very few surgeons in North Gujarat trained in this technique.
How do I know if I need a total hip replacement?
Total hip replacement is usually considered when the hip joint has been damaged to a point where everyday activities — walking, climbing stairs, getting up from a chair — cause persistent pain that does not respond to medication, physiotherapy or injections. The most common cause is osteoarthritis, where the cartilage lining the hip joint wears away over time, leaving bone grinding against bone. Hip fractures in older patients and avascular necrosis are other common reasons. Dr. Sumit will assess your hip using X-rays and a clinical examination and will only recommend surgery when conservative treatments have genuinely failed or when the level of damage clearly warrants it. There is no pressure — the decision is always yours.
What is shoulder replacement surgery and when is it recommended?
Shoulder replacement surgery involves removing the damaged parts of the shoulder joint and replacing them with artificial components, much like a knee or hip replacement. It is recommended most often for patients with severe shoulder arthritis, large irreparable rotator cuff tears that have destabilised the joint, or significant fractures of the humeral head. There are two main types: total shoulder replacement, which replaces both the ball and the socket, and reverse shoulder replacement, which is particularly effective when the rotator cuff is no longer functional. Dr. Sumit will assess your shoulder carefully and recommend the approach most likely to give you lasting pain relief and functional improvement.
How long does recovery take after joint replacement surgery?
Recovery depends on which joint is replaced and the surgical approach used. For DAA hip replacement, many patients are walking with support on the day of surgery and return to light daily activities within two to four weeks — faster than traditional approaches. Total hip replacement and total knee replacement typically see patients walking within one to two days, with a return to independent daily living in four to six weeks. Shoulder replacement recovery takes a little longer because the shoulder requires a period of immobilisation first — most patients regain comfortable function within three to four months. Dr. Sumit and the team at Axcura Ortho provide a clear rehabilitation plan from the day of surgery so you always know what to expect.
Why should I see Dr. Sumit Prajapati at Axcura Ortho instead of travelling to Ahmedabad?
This is a question many patients from Mehsana and North Gujarat used to ask — and the honest answer is that for many years, Ahmedabad was the only place to access specialist joint replacement care. That has changed. Dr. Sumit Prajapati brings over a decade of focused orthopaedic and joint replacement training to Axcura Ortho in Mehsana, including advanced techniques like DAA hip replacement that are typically only available at larger city hospitals. Choosing Axcura Ortho means you get the same level of expertise without the cost, travel burden and logistical stress of going to Ahmedabad — and you recover closer to your family and support system, which genuinely improves outcomes.
Dr. Sumit Prajapati
Orthopaedic Surgeon · Axcura Ortho, Mehsana